Training and Education

The forest as a setting for "environmental experience" is a high priority in Arnsberg´s institutions.

The Jugendwaldheim Obereimer is the biggest institution in North Rhine-Westphalia for environmental education. Adventure and project oriented courses in forest ecology are offered for Schoolchildren at the institution´s site in Arnsberg.

The renowned artist Shapoor Engineer, who uses a chainsaw to create high-quality works of art from entire tree trunks, works at the same site.

Educational as well as recreational excursions, school programmes, seminars, fieldtrips and walks are offered by the non-profit institution Forest Academy "WALDAKADEMIE VOSSWINKEL". The North Rhine-Westphalian "Working Group for Forest Education" also has their head office in the "Wildwald".

Environmental education is an important topic which is also addressed by the Naturschutzzentrum der SGV-Wanderakademie with an emphasis on ecological networks. An "Adventure and Experience Path" for example, serves to familiarise children with the forest and its functions.

The Landschafts-Informations-Zentrum (LIZ) is of more than regional importance in the fields of environmental education and conservation. It offers guided tours and events where the natural habitat can be experienced.